Harrismith

2022 - 8 - 19

Free(ze) State: Motorists warned as snow falls on N3 near Harrismith (News24)

N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) warned motorists to reduce speed amid icy conditions on the highway due to the snow and wet weather.

Send them to our inbox or Whatsapp the information to 072 035 1443.— Storm Report SA (@StormReportSA1) "Brine and salt are currently being applied from Van Reenen to Boufarm, under the escort of traffic officers. Remember to send through your report, pictures, and videos. The South African Weather Service said snow has fallen in the Eastern Cape highlands and Drakensberg areas. "N3TC requests drivers to please reduce their speed and increase following distances. Inclement weather may result in traffic delays and congestion."

WATCH: Free(ze) State? Snow blankets N3 near Harrismith (Citizen)

While many will be ecstatic with the snow, motorists have been warned to be extra cautious on the N3 highway.

Stay patient and alert, and please be courteous to fellow road users, especially under demanding travel conditions or when traffic is moving slowly.” “Road users should, however, continue to be prepared for cold weather. Slow down, keep headlights switched on and increase following distances. [Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC)](https://twitter.com/TrafficRTMC) said snowfall had blanketed the N3 route between Free State and KwaZulu-Natal. [snow](https://www.facebook.com/snowreportsa) has been confirmed in the Free State between Van Reenen and Harrismith on the N3 highway. Another cold front expected to hit Gauteng](https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/weather/3175188/oh-snap-another-cold-front-expected-to-hit-gauteng/)

Motorists urged to drive carefully, snow spotted in Harrismith [PICS] (The South African)

“Inclement weather may result in traffic delays and congestion,” the N3 Toll Concession said. Drive carefully if you are driving around Van Reenen Pass N3, ...

Drivers have also been urged to keep headlights switched on and approach the area with caution. Snowfall over the Southern Drakensberg area can be expected from Thursday night into Friday morning.” Flurries have been spotted in Harrismith, Van Reenen’s Pass and Qwaqwa.

Snow and rain create dangerous driving conditions on N3 (TimesLIVE)

The N3 Toll Concession has warned motorists about dangerous driving conditions on the N3 between Van Reenen and Harrismith in the Free State because of snow ...

Snow, icy weather turns Free State into winter wonderland (Jacaranda FM)

Motorists have been warned of treacherous road conditions in the Free State due to snow falling in parts of the province.

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WATCH: Cold Friday as snowfall reduces visibility on N3 | Zululand ... (Zululand Observer)

Driving has become treacherous on the N3 amid heavy snowfall and icy conditions between Van Reenen and Harrismith.

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N3 between Van Reenen's pass and Harrismith closed due to snow (The South African)

“Inclement weather may result in traffic delays and congestion,” the N3 Toll Concession said.

Earlier on Friday, snow was spotted in Van Reenen’s Pass, Harrismith, Qwaqwa as well as other parts of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Towns like Harrismith, Cathedrals Peak, Underberg, Barkly East, Molteno were also expected to get some light flurries on Friday. The N3 between Van Reenen’s Pass and Harrismith was closed closed on Friday due to heavy snow.